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brettdale

(12,381 posts)
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 12:04 AM Nov 2015

It took Fox news three hours and fifty seven minutes

From when they first started reporting the Paris Terrorist attack, to have a guest
on who blamed President Obama.

Some guy from Homeland security who made it clear that it was Obamas fault and we cannot
close Gitmo, we have to secure the borders, more power has to be given to the TSA, and people
cannot worry about civil liberties, that government organizations should have the right to search
without a warrent.

He was then questioned on GUNS, but he was okay with the public having guns.

I thought I was watching a republican debate.

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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
16. Guessing it was carefully orchestrated for maximal audience manipulation.
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 01:06 PM
Nov 2015

They're expert on timing this stuff, after all. Wouldn't want even Fox viewers struck by the notion that their coverage might be indecent.

stevil

(1,537 posts)
3. I saw that guy while flipping channels
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 12:23 AM
Nov 2015

I was already pissed off (Josh Homme from Eagles of Death Metal a friend of two of my friends) and I wanted to punch the TV. All other networks have been rationally objective but FOX had to go there. Those fucking bastards.

npk

(3,660 posts)
4. Yes blaming Obama for pulling out of Iraq which led to the uprising os ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 12:31 AM
Nov 2015

I saw that earlier. They had it up on Drudge also. This is going to become the popular right wing meme over the next several weeks/months. They are basically going to put all this on the shoulders of President Obama and just wait for when we get closer to the GE next year. Lots more of this stuff I'm afraid.

napkinz

(17,199 posts)
6. It's time to stop letting Republicans frame the narrative! Time to hold Reagan & Bush accountable!
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 12:37 AM
Nov 2015


















npk

(3,660 posts)
8. I agree it's disgusting to watch this right wing garbage already being circulated
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 12:41 AM
Nov 2015

The GOP could obviously give a shit about these victims in Paris, but they will have no reservations about using the tragedy for their own political advantage.

Donald Ian Rankin

(13,598 posts)
14. I'm afraid I don't think that's a line devoid of truth.
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 09:57 AM
Nov 2015

At the time, I thought Obama was right to withdraw American troops from Iraq, but with the benefit of hindsight, I think it's quite hard to argue that it wouldn't have been better not to do so.

Yes, it's certainly also true that it would have been better still not to send those troops in in the first place. But I don't think "ISIS would probably not have arisen if the USA had kept troops in the region" is just a right-wing meme, sadly.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
5. What do you think the over/under should be in the next Republican debate
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 12:34 AM
Nov 2015

for the first candidate to blame Obama? I've got 6 minutes. The word assholes just doesn't do them justice.

JI7

(89,250 posts)
7. the attack in France today is fault of current US President, but 9/11
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 12:38 AM
Nov 2015

.................................

Lilkanyon

(1 post)
9. fox news curious
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 12:52 AM
Nov 2015

After first Dem debate I switched over to Fox to see what crap they were selling, and I swear!, not 30 secs on that channel, Bengazi and emails were brought up! Like thats the foremost concern on lives! I couldn't stand it. My inlaws asked if I watched the Recent Bengazi hearing. i said no because they are like the last 7 or 8. Nothing new here kids! Move along!

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
11. They are way off their game.
Sat Nov 14, 2015, 06:14 AM
Nov 2015

If I would have had to guess how long it would take I would have said under an hour.

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